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A memoir from one of the most admired players in baseball, the captain of the New York Mets, David Wright David Wright played his entire Major League Baseball career for one team, the team he dreamed of playing for as a kid: the New York Mets. A quick fan favorite from Virginia who then earned his stripes in New York, Wright came back time and again from injury and demonstrated the power of hard work, total commitment, and an infinite love of the game. Wright’s stats are one thing. He was a seven-time All-Star, a two-time Gold Glove Award winner, and a two-time Silver Slugger Award winner. He holds many Mets franchise records and was nicknamed "Captain America" after his performance in the 2013 World Baseball Classic. But there is more: The walk-offs. The Barehand. The Subway Series and World Series home runs. And the electricity that swept through Shea Stadium then Citi Field whenever number 5, “the Captain,” was in the game.

In Local Talent, David Wright deepens his poetic engagement with the physical and spiritual terrain of the Midwest. Even when his poems travel far away to Vermont or Italy, Wright's imagination, diction, and poetic eye have been indelibly shaped by the Heartland (its people, communities, fields, roadscapes) through seasons that require "all our talent / to keep our candles and cigarettes lit in the Illinois wind." Formally, the poems range from pantoums and sestinas to elliptical free verse and prose poems. Often sensuous and lyric in nature, Wright's poetry also narrates, converses with other poets, and borrows from musical, artistic, and religious traditions that both vex and soothe. Whether we grieve and mourn our losses, or celebrate fleeting moments of connection to others, this collection offers an honest and imperfect vision of discerning how our varied talents (making art, cultivating community, caring for our bodies, recovering intimacy) root and sustain us in whatever landscape we inhabit if we can "stand, bare-eyed and loving this place" as we struggle to embrace "a nearly open-ended sky."

Focusing on passive solar architecture, David Wright shares his extensive knowledge and innovative experiments that have significantly influenced global solar design. This comprehensive book encapsulates his insights and practical approaches, making it an essential resource for architects, designers, and anyone interested in sustainable building practices. Through his work, readers will gain a deeper understanding of how to integrate solar principles into architectural design effectively.

Set against the backdrop of the Truman Era, the narrative unfolds through the eyes of nine-year-old David Wright, whose family relocates to a rural farm after a tragedy. As they adapt to their new life, they form a bond with the Jones family and engage with the local one-room school led by the inspiring Miss Jordison. The story explores themes of personal liberty, social change, and the contrasts between rural and urban life, while reflecting on the societal shifts of the time, including the rise of technology and the Baby Boom generation.

Exploring the evolution of Chinese society and culture, this book highlights the impact of a booming economy and the production of various goods. It offers insights into China's historical development and its growing global influence, allowing readers to understand the complexities of this powerful nation through its rich past.

Focusing on the sociology of culture and cultural policy, this book offers clarity on a complex concept frequently oversimplified in media studies. It revisits and updates key theoretical and methodological discussions surrounding taste, presenting a fresh perspective on this intricate research field. Ideal for students and researchers, it aims to deepen understanding and provoke thoughtful analysis in cultural studies.

With rare illustrations throughout, this fascinating study reveals the incredible history hidden beneath the churches of our capital.

New Zealand swimming coach David Wright sought the help of running guru Arthur Lydiard to gain better results. He had already used Lydiard's endurance training schedules while living and working in England to establish his wife, Alison, as one of New Zealand's premier middle-distance runners, and wondered how Lydiard's methods could be applied in the swimming pool. For nearly a decade, Wright and Lydiard, collaborating every week, experimented with the conversion of long-distance aerobic endurance training, hill running, bounding and springing, steps running and sprint sharpening from the varied terrains that a runner encounters to the confines of a swimming pool's still, flat water. This volume presents the method they have developed, and is designed for all swimmers, beginners and advanced, who are looking for new ways in swimming training.

Focusing on forensic linguistics and its intersection with the law, this textbook offers insights drawn from real cases, such as those of Harold Shipman and JonBenét Ramsey. It is structured into two sections that cover essential topics in the field and includes research tasks, further reading, and web links. The latest edition introduces new content on courtroom discourse, forensic phonetics, and authorship attribution, along with a revised conclusion and glossary, solidifying its status as a key resource for students and professionals alike.

As part of the Gorgias Handbook Series, this book provides a political and military history of the Sasanian Empire in Late Antiquity (220s to 651 CE). The book takes the form of a narrative, which situates Sasanian Iran as a continental power between Rome and the world of the steppe nomad. číst celé